Associate General Counsel

EpsteinSchwartz has an exciting opportunity for a stellar commercial real estate attorney. Our client, a diversified real estate investment firm based in Chicago, is hiring a Vice President, Associate General Counsel with at least 4+ years of sophisticated experience to play a key role in supporting the firm’s real estate transactions and investments. This attorney will report directly to the General Counsel, work closely with investment professionals and enjoy a broad and varied practice.

Vice President, Associate General Counsel Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, asset management and financing;
• Manage complex agreements and contracts, including non-standard confidentiality and vendor agreements;
• Maintain regulatory compliance including assisting in marketing material compliance and record retention. Work closely with regulatory bodies and outside counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws;
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to review and consolidate firm policies and procedures and liaise with internal tax team on planning for entity transfers and transfer tax issues; and
• Assist in corporate insurance policy reviews and renewals.

Vice President, Associate General Counsel Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of relevant commercial real estate experience at a large law firm or in-house legal department;
• Strong experience in real estate transactions, including an understanding of the private real estate and investment management businesses;
• Familiarity with Investment Adviser Act Compliance a plus;
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams;
• Strong work ethic, enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
• JD and in good standing in at least one state and ability to waive into Illinois bar.